Foundation

Donor Jack Webster visits campus

Jun 11, 2025
Jack Webster, a Rockingham Community College supporter from before the college even existed, visited campus on Tuesday, June 10 to see for himself how much progress RCC has made. “I was one of the first people they employed here,” Webster said. A Madison attorney, he was tasked in the mid-1960s with handling the title and … Read More

Golf tournament raises $26k

May 29, 2025
The 35th annual RCC Foundation golf tournament on May 22 raised $26,645, through the efforts of the Foundation and major sponsor First National Bank. Ninety-two golfers hit the Oak Hills Golf Club course that Thursday afternoon, with weather as great as everyone’s mood. “I get so excited about seeing some of you that I’ve seen … Read More

Eden baker got start at RCC

Mar 31, 2025
Ingrid Talbott McCraw grew up in Eden, the only child in a close-knit family. She graduated in the top 10 percent of the Morehead High School Class of 1994, and had offers from numerous colleges and universities. “I had aspirations to go to Chapel Hill, but I didn’t really want to go off to college. … Read More

RCC ‘adopts’ Haywood CC

Nov 18, 2024
Rockingham Community College continues to provide ways for its employees, students – and the community – to help with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in Western North Carolina. In early October, RCC collected supplies to send to the affected area. Now, the N.C. Community College President’s Association has organized a statewide effort for campus communities to … Read More

Test drives lead to Tri-City donation

Oct 9, 2024
Tri-City Automotive donates $1,500 to RCC through the Chevy Back to School program.

Pyrtle: RCC a Shining Star

Oct 4, 2024
RCC cuts ribbon for Center for Workforce Development.

Alumni Spotlight: Carrie Driver

Sep 30, 2024
With B.A. already in hand, Carrie Driver earned an associate degree to start a new career.

Watson is first Dumaine Farms Scholar

Sep 27, 2024
As a teenager, inspiration from a teacher set the course for Katie Watson’s life of nursing.

Foundation Golf Tourney

Jun 13, 2024
First National Bank, along with the RCC Foundation, raised $24,050 through the annual golf tournament.

Alumna Spotlight: Renee Vaden

Mar 11, 2024
Renee Vaden’s Associate in Science in Business degree in 1982 launched a decades-long career.

Tri-City donates to RCC

Dec 19, 2023
Tri-City Automotive has provided a $1,500 scholarship to RCC.

Brooke Beeson, Class of 2000

Sep 22, 2023
Alumnus Brooke Beeson heads radiology for large hospital.

First Citizens donates to CWD

Jun 5, 2023
Rockingham Community College President Dr. Mark O. Kinlaw, center, accepts a $50,000 check from the Robert P. Holding Foundation, presented by First Citizens Bank Vice President/Business Banker Mike Meitl, at left, and First Citizens Wealth Management Vice President Darren Morton, at right. The donation will go toward the new Center for Workforce Development on campus. “A … Read More

Rakestraws donate to CWD

Apr 6, 2023
Rockingham Community College President Dr. Mark O. Kinlaw, at left, accepts a $437,000 check from Charles Rakestraw on behalf of the Rakestraw Family, in support of RCC’s new Center for Workforce Development. “Ten years ago, I-73 was the most important thing in the county. Now, it’s workforce development training,” Rakestraw said. “It helps recruit industry to the county, and to retain … Read More

Golf tournament raises $26,890

May 26, 2022
The Rockingham Community College Foundation squeezed in an additional Benefit Golf Tournament on May 19, 2022, less than a year after its 31st annual tournament in September 2021. Held at Deep Springs Country Club in Stoneville, the event raised $26,890. The Foundation thanks the following tournament sponsors: Major Sponsor:  First National Bank Gold Eagle Sponsors: ADW … Read More

Rieger writes winning essay

Feb 18, 2022
Kylee Rieger, an English Language/Literature student from Greensboro won the $500 first-place prize with her essay about how RCC exceeded her expectations in a short period of time.

Employees, tourney bring in $36k

Dec 9, 2021
The Rockingham Community College Foundation brought in more than $36,000 in the last few months, thanks to RCC employee donors, golfers, and sponsors. Employee Support Each fall, the Foundation hosts a campus fund drive, through which faculty and staff can make donations, either directly or through payroll deduction. The drive, held for a few weeks … Read More

Welding students earn certifications

Aug 26, 2021
RCC students who gained their Gas Metal Arc Welding certifications are, from left, Michael Walker, Harrison Hackley, Eric Craig, Logan Snead, Lucas Cain, Kolby Bullins, and Annie Tredway.Earning their Flux Core Arc Welding certifications are RCC students, from left, from left, Michael Walker, Harrison Hackley, Eric Craig, Logan Snead, Lucas Cain, Christian Hill, and Annie … Read More

Campus grants recap

Aug 9, 2021
Tina Hamlin, a GED student at Rockingham Community College, worked as a caregiver for years, but quit her job to focus on going to school. She started in fall 2020 and graduated in July 2021. “She has shown extraordinary strides in her learning, has great attendance, is very positive, and plans to continue into the … Read More

Short-term training scholarships available

Jun 29, 2021
Students in many short-term programs at Rockingham Community College have access to scholarships this fall. Students in these 96+ hour workforce training programs are not eligible for federal assistance such as Pell grants. “Our community colleges are strengthening North Carolina’s position in the global marketplace, and we will lead the state’s economic recovery,” said Thomas … Read More
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